Dallas Women’s March 2018

More than just a moment of female empowerment, the Women’s March has given birth to a global movement towards wide-spread equality.

From Washington to Dallas, Rome and Beijing, millions gathered for the second annual Women’s March, that took place on January 20th, 2018. A Dallas local, I took full advantage of the opportunity to attend my respective city’s march, organized by Texas State Representative, Victoria Neave and local politician, Rhetta Bowers. It was my first demonstration and an experience that was truly liberating…

We were marching for women’s rights, but my brothers and sisters had more than gender equality, on their minds [and poster boards]. The Women’s March has given birth to a wide-spread movement towards equality– reproductive rights, an end to the wage gap, just immigration policy, and rights for trans and gays, and it’s a movement that has only just begun.

As march co-chair Rhetta Bowers says, “Last year, we said this was a moment, but now, it’s a movement”.

Below is the recap of the Dallas Women’s March 2018.

and that’s why we’re here. #prty4equality

Thousands gather at St. Paul Methodist Church, downtown.

Mother and son, marching.

All smiles.Resident supporters gather the streets.

Griffin and AnnaApproaching Pike Park#metoo

The rally begins at Pike Park.Peaceful resistance

The march begins…“Anything you can do, I can do bleeding.” #preach

“Tweet all humans with respect”

Say it louder!The sun comes out at 11 AM.

Little ones enjoying the rally via playround.Finding the best view.Marchers fill Pike Park and overflow into the streets.

“I love everybody.” Best sign award.

Victoria Neave, Texas State Representative and Dallas Women’s March Organizer, speaks to an ecstatic crowd on the importance of women within our national, state-wide, and local communities.